Galaxy Gas leads concern over rise in hopes of nitrous oxide exploitation
The product Galaxy Gas has been brought to light recently due to its misuse for recreational use among young people, even though it was manufactured as a culinary product. The trend for inhaling nitrous oxide, known as “whippets,” has seen the company warn of potential health and safety concerns, while experts have spoken out about the dangers involved in taking gas.
What is Galaxy Gas?
Atlanta’s Galaxy Gas makes nitrous oxide products (whipped cream dispensers, chargers, tanks) These products are designed for culinary applications and to produce whipped creams and other food textures. But the brand has been in the line of fire, as its nitrous oxide offerings are falling into the hands of teenagers seeking a high.
Galaxy Gas has a disclaimer on its website warning that the products are only for ‘Culinary use’ The company cautions about the dangers of huffing the gas and that misuse can have life-threatening consequences. However, despite warnings about the dangers of the products Galaxy Gas products are reportedly being used by influencers and celebrities in social media posts for non medical uses.
Hazards of Abusing Nitrous Oxide
Are Smoke and Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)? It is used in these settings where it can be controlled, and mixed with oxygen depending on the exact use. Recreationally inhaling it when in a high concentration can cause serious harm, including fainting, heart attacks and even death.
Nitrous oxide, even in medical settings, is poured slowly and deliberately, as Dr. Gail Saltz explined it at the moment. But while it is freely available for non-medical purposes, when inhaled recreationally the unrestricted release of nitrous oxide can be dangerous, depriving the brain of oxygen and causing catastrophic damage.
Why is Galaxy Gas More Popular?
Steve ThayerThe nitrous oxide-using trend, more often known as “doing whippets,” is not new. But Galaxy Gas has attracted fresh attention, especially within younger circles. Potential marketing towards teens and children is troubling as the product comes in brightly colored packaging with fun space-themed patterns.
Nitrous oxide has also been alleged to be what some celebrities use, which adds to the sensation. Kanye West who is now called Ye, has also been associated with nitrous oxide abuse and that his former assistant shares a message that Kanye might Dr. request the gas from. While Ye himself has yet to speak out about the rumors, they obviously have not hurt when it came to exposure for the product.
Galaxy Gas Condemns Misuse
Such faces barred by Galaxy GasProducts has been a major complaint of the Galaxy Gas. Well, the firm has now stress again that NO 2 is intended to be used in food and drink preparation only, and warned against using it for ‘inhaling.
They are dangerous and illegal,” said Megan Paquin, CEO of the company. All Galaxy Gas products are designed for responsible culinary use and we are particularly concerned about reports of recent misuse.”
TikTok & Other Platforms Take Action
While TikTok has moved to limit the spread of Galaxy Gas as its use for whippets has taken off online. TikTok stopped allowing searches for keywords such as “whippets” and “Galaxy Gas”, to try and reduce promotion of harmful activities. For that class of search terms, users receive a message informing them about the dangers associated with drug and substance abuse.
The Impacts of Marketing on Children from SZA
Not long ago, singer SZA publicly condemned the brand for running ads which she claims are part of a strategy to attract Black children. In another where she slagged off the rainbow design of said product and wondered if it was made that way to appeal to kids and grab them young. “Protect the children y’all they on some spooky [poop emoji] with this…where are the parents?
Legal Status of Nitrous Oxide
It is illegal to possess nitrous oxide under several US state laws. In California, for example, the recreational use of nitrous oxide is not illegal but the gas remains controlled under Schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act making it illegal to sell by a licensed wholesaler/retailer without a prescription. More recently[update], sale of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes has been banned in Connecticut.
In an attempt to stop nitrous oxide from being used recreationally, reduced the sale of whipped cream chargers to people under 21 some states like New York even. This is in response to the increase we have seen among young people misusing nitrous oxide.
Conclusion: Treatment for Nitrous Oxide Misuse
Although Galaxy Gas was designed for cooking, its abuse is a major issue with health professionals, parents and even some celebs. This combined with the obvious adverse health risks associated with using nitrous oxide for non-medical purposes and pressures from social media have made it vital that consumers particularly young people are alerted to dangers of using these products for any purpose other than their intended function. To flip the conversation, consider that with some platforms like TikTok and state legislation starting to take on this issue, it highlights education and proper product use responsibility.